Adoption Network Family: Eric and Heather

We are
Eric and Heather from Virginia

We have so much love in our hearts that we want to share with your child. We want to give them the same opportunities we had and more. Whether it is dance lessons, music lessons, sports, karate, or more, we want to encourage them to follow their dreams.

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Dear Expectant Mom

Dear Expectant Mother,

We are having trouble knowing where to begin, but I think
the most important thing to be said is “Thank you from the bottom of our
hearts!” We can’t image all the thoughts and emotions that you must be going
through. We have wanted to be parents
for a very long time and you are helping to make that wish come true.

We have already begun thinking about what life would be like
with a child, like attending the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC, going to the
national zoo, hiking, camping, and many more activities. We saw a picture on Facebook of a friend with
their six month old baby on a camping trip. We smiled and said “That will be
us.” Also in the summer we might attend
our church’s annual conference just like we did when we were kids. We are still
involved with many of the friends that we made there. In the fall we often
travel to Indiana to visit Eric’s family.
At Christmas we will either celebrate at home or travel to spend time
with family. I can’t wait to hang a “Baby’s
1st Christmas” ornament on the tree and make another stocking to join the rest
on the mantle.

We also imagine taking walks in the evening while pushing
the stroller, having a picnic at one of our parks and watching as your child
plays on the playground. We even think about your child’s first day of school
and walking with them like Heather’s mother did with her.

When we talked about a theme for the nursery we decided to
go with an outdoor/nature theme. We
started a collection of stuffed animals that include a turtle, ducks, moose,
giraffe, black bear, and pandas (which are Heather’s favorite animal). We also came up with an idea to paint a
picture on one of the walls. The picture
will be of a meadow with flowers on a sunny day that will be directly by the
crib.

We have so much love in our hearts that we want to share
with your child. We want to give them the same opportunities we had and
more. Whether it is dance lessons, music
lessons, sports, karate, or more, we want to encourage them to follow their
dreams.

We have always wanted to adopt, as well as have some
children of our own. Fate intervened and
having children naturally no longer became an option. Even though that was a very sad moment, it
has never diminished our desire to be parents.
We know that there are so many children out there that need a home and
we want to be part of that.

We hope this helps you see a glimpse into our lives and what
your child’s life may be like. You courageous decision will help fulfill a void
in our lives. Your child will be loved
with all our hearts and we thank you for the opportunity for us to share a bit
about our lives with you.

With Love,Heather and Eric

Q & A

Q: Tell us about your home?

A: Our home sits atop a hill overlooking a main street, and provides an easy walk to the schools, parks, shopping, and eateries. Two sides of our yard border a pasture with plenty of open views. Built in the 1950s, the single-story ranch-design features a full basement and freestanding carport. Recent upgrades to heat and air-conditioning units provide year round temperature control, but often neither is needed because of the breezes sweeping our hillside.

Q: When you have a 3-day weekend, what do you like to do?

A: There are many things that we choose from on a three-day weekend. We might go camping, take a two-day trip to DC, or we might visit family. Gratefully, the possibilities are endless.

Q: What do you hope to teach your children?

A: We have so much love in our hearts that we what to share with a child. We want to give a child the same opportunities we had and more. Whether it is dance lessons, music lessons, sports, karate, or more, we want to encourage him or her to follow their dreams.

Q: Describe your neighborhood?

A: The town takes particular pride in the numerous recreational and “pocket” parks that are sprinkled through the town and along the river that flows through the area. Some of the parks feature a dam, a swinging bridge, nature trails, baseball game facilities, playgrounds, a concert pavilion, bike paths, and room for a variety of family activities. Because of the town’s love of baseball, we recently hosted the state Little League championships. The heart of the town encompasses an area approximately a mile in diameter, with wonderful views of the mountains. Walking from one part of town to another is good exercise, if you do not mind a few hills along the way.

Q: What kind of a relationship do you hope to build with your birthmom through her pregnancy?

A: We would love to get to know her so that she is comfortable with the choice of parents that she has made. We would also love to get to know more about her history, so that when the time comes we can share that with her child. However, we also understand that some birth mothers would not want a relationship and we respect that too.

Q: Please describe your personalities:

A: Heather: I will be the first one to admit that I like control. Having said that I also realize that there is very little in life that you can control and a child least of all. This is where patience comes in. I also like to organize, though I am a lot better at it with other people than with myself. In addition, I like to be playfully sarcastic, I like to enjoy the moment and not rush through it, and I like to be creative.
Eric: I'm a thinker; I like to be analytical. I like to lead in projects, but I can also follow. I love to get out and try new things, and I am a fixer. When I see a problem, whether for me or for someone else, I like to put my fix-it cap on and see what I can come up with.

Q: When you close your eyes and see yourself holding your precious baby in your arms what are your thoughts regarding the birthmother?

A: First and foremost I am grateful. I am sorry that she had to make this decision, but I am so grateful that she is willing to help me fulfill my dream of being a parent. Even if she doesn't realize it, she is very courageous in the choice that she has made.

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